This equipment is used for studying the inter-action between suspension cables and load measuring supports with uniform and non-uniform distributed and point load on the rigid deck. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

A light metal alloy with stiffening ribs is carried by two rows of nine equally spaced hangers, one on each side. Each row of hangers has a flexible steel cable support whose length simulates a parabolic curve. Each cable end passes over a pulley to a load hanger. Special loads are provided to simulate uniform distribution load and movable point load. The bridge deck rests on two vertical force supports with height compensation mechanism. Support settlements are measured by dial gauges.

Instruction manual is also included.

This equipment allows measurement of cable tension resulting from uniform and non-uniform distributed and point loads on the rigid deck. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

A light metal alloy with stiffening ribs is carried by two rows of nine equally spaced hangers, one on each side. Each row of hangers has a flexible steel cable support whose length simulates a parabolic curve. Each end of the cable passes over a pulley to a load hanger. Special loads are provided to simulate uniform distribution load and movable point load.

Instruction manual is also included.

This equipment is used for measurement of horizontal abutment thrust for symmetrical and unsymmetrical three hinged arch using a combination of concentrated and distributed loading. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

The metal alloy arch is hinged at the middle with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spans. One end is hinged while the other has bearings on a horizontal force support with means of applying horizontal abutment thrust using a pulley and a load hanger. The center hinge has a needle roller bearing. A two-roller load and weights for uniform load distribution are provided.

Instruction manual is also included.

This equipment is used for measurement of horizontal thrust and end fixing moments of the abutment for comparison with model analysis and simplified theory. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

A parabolic arch has one end pivoted on a moment support and fitted with an arm for applying and measuring moments and rotations.  The other end is pivoted in ball bearings on a horizontal force support. Load hangers and weights are attached to the arch. Load hangers are used for measurement of horizontal thrust and fixing moment.

Instruction manual is also included.

The equipment allows direct measurement of the horizontal component of the abutment thrust of a two hinged parabolic arch by using a simple model. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

A parabolic arch of uniform cross-section has one end of the arch on a fixed hinged pin and the other is on bearings on a horizontal force support.  The horizontal movement of the roller end is monitored by a dial indicator. Measurement of horizontal thrust by the roller end is by using a pulley and a load hanger. 

Instruction manual is also included.

The equipment is used for studying the reactions under various conditions of load at all supports along a three-span bridge. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied) for attachment of the accessories.

The bridge has a cantilever end sections and a suspended center section.  The location of the supports is adjustable. The supports are vertical force supports for measurement of loads. The deflection of the bridge can be measured by dial indicators.

Instruction manual is also included.